Topography and block tectonic structure of the marginal plunge zone at the North-West Great Caucasus

Abstract

The paper describes morphological manifestations of tectonic structure within the marginal plunge zone at the NW Great Caucasus. Neotectonic movements are shown to control the relief formation. Morphometric analysis contributed to knowledge of regional tectonic structure. The evolution of river valleys and the Black Sea coastline proved to be determined by sub-latitudinal and sub-meridional fault zones system.